Hike FullThe Happy Camper’s Tips and Tricks on Wilderness Wandering

Hiking in the woods with Kevin is like flipping through the pages of a nature encyclopedia. Take a hike with him and he’ll show you how to identify the fauna and flora, how to deal with bears and bugs, watch nature’s weather forecasts, track, pack light, travel safe, navigate, and generally thrive instead of survive out in the wilderness.  You will need to purchase a day use fee for Algonquin Park from Pine Grove Point Campground.  Suitable for adults, teens, and children  8 yrs +.  No dogs please. Be sure to wear sturdy footwear and bring a lunch and beverages.

HIKE #: 58

DATE: Saturday, September 21

START TIME: 10:00 am

DURATION: 4 hours, 8km

LOCATION: High Falls Hiking Trail. Pine Grove Point Campground 4445 Elephant Lake Rd., Harcourt

MAXIMUM # 20

RATING: Challenging

AMENITIES: parking, washrooms, water, beach, camping

LEADER: Kevin Callan

LEADERS BIO: Kevin (aka The Happy Camper) is the author of 18 books; his latest being Once Around Algonquin: An Epic Canoe Journey. He is an award winning writer and a keynote speaker at outdoor events across North america. Kevin is also a regular guest on several television morning shows and CBC Radio. He has won several film awards, writes a column for Paddling Magazine and Explore Magazine. Kevin was listed one of the top 100 modern day explorers by the Canadian Geographical Society. He was also made Patron Paddler for Paddle Canada. Check out his web site at www.kevincallan.com and YouTube channel KCHappyCamper.

DIRECTIONS:  From Haliburton, take Hwy 118 east, approximately 19 km to the Essonville Line (County Rd  4). Turn left and follow the Essonville Line to the “T” intersection of Loop Rd.  (County Rd  648), turn left and follow the Loop Rd (County Rd  648) approximately 8 km  to Harcourt. Two kilometres past Harcourt turn left on the Elephant Lake Rd. (County Rd  10) and continueapproximately 13 km to High Falls trailhead. The distance from Haliburton  is approximately 49 km. The distance from Minden is approximately 73 km. GPS coordinates: N 45.1879, W 78.1680